February 4th 2024.
Will the young and talented Kobbie Mainoo be selected for England's Euros squad this summer? Rio Ferdinand, a former England player, has once again praised the teenage sensation from Manchester United. However, he also expresses concern that the current England manager, Gareth Southgate, may not consider him for the upcoming tournament.
The 18-year-old has been impressing the football world with his skills and composure on the field. He recently scored a stunning winner against Wolves and followed it up with another excellent performance against West Ham. Despite not having represented England at the Under-21 level yet, many are calling for him to be included in the next Three Lions squad in March. This is especially true with Ghana showing interest in him and regular England players, Kalvin Phillips and Jordan Henderson, struggling with injuries.
Ferdinand, who is a huge admirer of Mainoo, compares him to the legendary Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf. However, he also points out that the young talent is just at the beginning of his journey and cannot be compared to players like Seedorf yet. He believes that Mainoo's style of play is similar to Seedorf's, but he still has a long way to go before reaching the level of the former Dutch player.
When asked if he thinks Mainoo will make England's Euros squad, Ferdinand responds bluntly with a "no." He explains that Southgate was watching Henderson play for Ajax during the weekend, which suggests that the England manager may not be considering Mainoo for the squad. However, Ferdinand also shares some interesting statistics, highlighting the number of English players who featured in other games while Southgate was watching Henderson in Holland.
In the end, Ferdinand states that the decision ultimately lies with the England manager, and he would personally take Mainoo if it were up to him. The teenager is part of the emerging young core of talent at Manchester United, and his potential has caught the attention of many. It remains to be seen whether he will get a chance to represent his country at the Euros this year, but one thing is for sure, he has a bright future ahead of him.
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